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Access Bank Kenya and National Bank of Kenya Launch A Product to Support Women in Business
Source: Soko Directory
Access Bank Kenya and National Bank of Kenya, subsidiaries of Access Bank PLC, announced last week the rollout of the “W” Initiative, a proposition aimed at giving women-backed businesses access to more funding opportunities.
Backed by Access Bank’s Africa-wide footprint, the W Initiative is aimed to unlock opportunities, deepen financial inclusion, and accelerate the success of women entrepreneurs across the country. Already, the W Initiative has disbursed $141 million to women across the Access Bank PLC network.
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